P9_TA(2020)0334

Union General Export Authorisation for the export of certain dual-use items from the Union to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland ***I

European Parliament legislative resolution of 26 November 2020 on the proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Regulation (EC) No 428/2009 by granting a Union General Export Authorisation for the export of certain dual-use items from the Union to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (COM(2020)0692 — C9-0345/2020 — 2020/0313(COD))

(Ordinary legislative procedure: first reading)

(2021/C 425/29)

The European Parliament,

—	having regard to the Commission proposal to Parliament and the Council (COM(2020)0692),

—	having regard to Article 294(2) and Article 207(2) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, pursuant to which the Commission submitted the proposal to Parliament (C9-0345/2020),

—	having regard to Article 294(3) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

—	having regard to the undertaking given by the Council representative by letter of 18 November 2020 to approve Parliament’s position, in accordance with Article 294(4) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union,

—	having regard to Rules 59 and 163 of its Rules of Procedure,

1.

Adopts its position at first reading hereinafter set out;

2.

Calls on the Commission to refer the matter to Parliament again if it replaces, substantially amends or intends to substantially amend its proposal;

3.

Instructs its President to forward its position to the Council, the Commission and the national parliaments.